Bioko Norte Province
| Bioko Norte | ||
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| Province | ||
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| Country | Equatorial Guinea | |
| Capital | Rebola | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 776 km2 (300 sq mi) | |
| Population (2015) | ||
| • Total | 299,836 | |
| • Density | 390/km2 (1,000/sq mi) | |
Bioko Norte Province is the most populated of the seven provinces of Equatorial Guinea. Both the provincial capitol, Rebola, and the national capital, Malabo are located here. It occupies the northern part of the island of Bioko, the remainder of which comprises Bioko Sur Province.
The uninhabited island of Islote Horacio (3°45′33″N 8°54′30″E / 3.75917°N 8.90833°E) is located off the northeast coast. It contains a lighthouse.
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Coordinates: 3°40′48″N 8°46′48″E / 3.68000°N 8.78000°E
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